A scoping review on efficacy and safety of medicinal plants used for the treatment of diarrhea in sub-Saharan Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), significant morbidity and mortality have been linked to diarrhea, which is frequently caused by microorganisms. A rise in antimicrobial-resistant pathogens has reignited the search for alternative therapies. This scoping review aims to map the literature on medicinal plants in relation to their anti-diarrheal potential from SSA.

Methods

Studies published from 1990 until April 2022 on medicinal plants used for the treatment of diarrhea from each country in SSA were searched on Scopus, Web of Science, Science Direct and PubMed. The selection of articles was based on the availability of data on the in vitro and/or in vivo, ethnobotanical, and cross-sectional studies on the efficacy of medicinal plants against diarrhea. A total of 67 artic

SUBMITTER: Plaatjie MTA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10763068 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature